Shawna Rosner
Partner & Practice Leader | Legal Solutions Group
As Director of Legal Solutions Group of Direct Recruiters, Inc., Shawna Rosner combines her experience as a practicing attorney, career coach and recruiter. She brings a comprehensive skill set to the legal recruiting market. Shawna is uniquely positioned to assist law firms and companies secure the best legal talent to fit their individual hiring needs.
Shawna graduated from Tulane University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She went on to attend The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Shawna later obtained a master’s degree in Counseling from John Carroll University with a concentration on counseling lawyers with their career transition and progression.
Solon, Ohio is where Shawna resides with her husband and four sons. In her spare time, Shawna volunteers in the community, is interested in fitness and enjoys cooking and reading, especially historical novels.
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“Shawna was instrumental throughout the process facilitating communications between myself and the employer and keeping me updated throughout the interview and hiring process.”
T.B. | Candidate
“Shawna was excellent not only in helping facilitate the initial contact with the employer but also in assisting me every step of the way. I was very impressed with how hands-on she was and how willing she was to go the extra mile to make sure my interview process was a success. I was very impressed by not only how knowledgeable DRI was about the position and the employer, but also by how willing they were to make sure I felt comfortable and prepared through the entire process.”
P.M. | Candidate
“Shawna was amazing. She was diligent and communicated effectively. I was working with DRI to help me relocate to the area. It was difficult, and I initially took a position outside of the area. However, Shawna continued to work on my behalf. A few months after accepting the position out of the area, Shawna reached out to me with some opportunities just in case I was still interested. I ended up getting a position in Ohio based on her work. If not for Shawna, I probably would have pushed back my relocation to the area for at least a year. I am very grateful for her hard work.”
N.K. – Candidate
“Shawna was incredibly helpful in providing resume feedback and interview prep. She checked in with me throughout the process to see if I had any questions and to help facilitate communications between myself and the hiring manager. She wasn’t just resume collectors like many other recruiters I’ve worked with in the past.”
S.H. – Candidate
“Legal Solutions Group of DRI was fantastic – excellent follow through and took time throughout the process to ensure we were informed and that our offer was clearly communicated to the candidate. Courteous, professional, and timely!”
B.H.- Client
“I have worked with Shawna on an associate placement and she has been great. Very professional, responsive and has fantastic follow-up as well as follow through. She has been a pleasure to work with. I would certainly recommend her.”
R.M. – Client
“Our firm has been working with Shawna for about a year now on both Member and Associate level hiring in both Cleveland and Columbus. I have found her to be incredibly diligent, communicative, and thorough. She continues to do her homework on our firm and what we are looking for in order to arm herself with all of the information she needs to have meaningful conversations with candidates about our firm. In turn, Shawna does the same for her candidate submissions making sure she vets each candidate to the best of her ability before presenting them to us. Shawna is not afraid to make a cold call, and updates us regularly on her searches. She has been a tremendously helpful and effective recruiting partner.”
J.B. – Client
“I had a terrific experience working with Shawna on our most recent search for our Senior Paralegal and Transaction Manager position. Shawna remained in excellent contact throughout the entire search process and was very diligent in following up and providing updates. Her deep knowledge of the industry meant she presented candidates who had the skills and experience for which we were searching. We’re very happy with Shawna’s services and I would highly recommend her for any legal related searches.”
E.F. – Client
“Shawna was great. Very helpful and good communication “
M.P. – Client
“Shawna was amazing! She was attentive, professional, caring, easy to work with and overall just wonderful!
Working with Shawna Rosner was a great experience! When she reached out to me, I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to move positions. She was not pushy or forceful, but was professional and kind, and throughout my discussions with her, I realized that it was worth exploring. I am so happy I did, because I found a firm that is a perfect fit for me. I am happier than I have been in several years and I owe this all to Shawna’s professionalism and patience with me. I knew she truly cared about finding the right place for me and it worked out! I highly recommend her in this firm for anyone looking to move jobs, or for employers, looking to add to their organization.”
G.C. – Client
“Mike and his team are consultative, experienced, and collaborative. They offer thoughtful ideas and solutions and then go out and execute. Most importantly, they are trustworthy, honest and are focused on the long-term relationship with their customer. We partnered with the DRI team on the successful hire of our Chief Clinical Officer and subsequently a search for our new General Counsel. If you are looking for a search partner that is focused on what is best for your business and not theirs, talk to Mike.”
D.T. – Client
“Shawna Rosner is an excellent recruiter who sent over a perfect match for a position that has been a challenge to fill for quite some time. Shawna is reliable and good about following up.”
M.M. – Client
“Shawna is amazing! She was helpful, engaged, friendly, and professional. Shawna provided me guidance where needed and was always quick to answer my questions. I had some specific needs/wants for my next position and she made sure that all were met before suggesting opportunities for me. Shawna was by far the best recruiter I have ever worked with. It felt like a partnership. I am very impressed.”
K.O. – Client
“Shawna was extremely communicative, always available, and provided great insight. She worked on my schedule and not the other way around. If you need help finding your next opportunity, I highly recommend Shawna.”
A.S. – Client